Beef stew is a great option for both a weekday dinner and a festive table. I recommend you try to cook beef with dried fruits – very tender, juicy and aromatic meat!

Summary

Ingredients

• Beef – 600-700 Grams
• Wine – 250 Grams
• Dried fruits – 150-200 Grams
• Almonds – 70 Grams
• Spices – To taste
• Onion – 1 Piece
• Carrots – 1-2 Pieces
• Olive oil – To taste
• Garlic – 2-3 Cloves

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Instructions

1. Rinse the dried fruits.
2. Pour boiling water over the dried fruits and let soak for 10-15 minutes until softened.
3. Cut the beef into medium cubes.
4. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Fry the beef cubes for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides. Season with salt, pepper, and spices to taste.
5. While the meat cooks, finely chop the onion and coarsely chop or grate the carrots.
6. Slice the garlic.
7. Transfer the browned beef to a plate.
8. In the same skillet, cook the onions over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
9. Add the carrots and garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes.
10. Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer.
11. Return the beef to the skillet.
12. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 50-60 minutes until the beef is very tender. After 30-40 minutes of simmering, add the drained dried fruits and almonds. If the liquid reduces too much, add more wine or broth as needed.
13. Serve the beef with a light side dish such as rice.

Bon Appetit!